The average train between Exeter and Witham takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Witham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Exeter and Witham. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Witham at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Witham. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Witham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Exeter to Witham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Witham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Witham (Essex) station.
Book your Exeter to Witham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Exeter and Witham is 313.7 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Witham (Essex) via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 24m.